Courson denies he reviewed Long Beach Grand Prix billings
Long Beach City Auditor Robert Franke said it will take about two weeks to audit disputed billings for services to the Long Beach Grand Prix Association. Former auditor Murray Courson denied reviewing the billings, while Acting City Manager Robert Creighton cited a review. Widespread semantic dispute over review versus monitor complicates the audit timeline.
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Senator Moss calls Medicaid probe a masquerade
Senator Frank Moss and six aides described posing as Medicaid patients in eight cities, detailing brief visits, impersonal exams, and testing patterns. He cited widespread abuse, misdiagnosis, and unnecessary procedures, urging federal action to reform the decade-old program.
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Debates OKed For Ford Carter By League Sponsors
The Federal Elections Commission ruled the League of Women Voters may sponsor and fund presidential debates for Ford and Carter, signaling progress after legal challenges. McCarthy and Maddox threaten court action to compel inclusion, while the League says minor candidates need not be invited.
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California approves right to death bill in landmark vote
California lawmakers pass a measure allowing terminally ill patients to sign living wills directing doctors to halt life support if death is near. Gov Brown’s stance remains unreported. Support from elderly groups and the California Medical Association. opponents warn of a potential doorway to state sanctioned killings.
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Volcanic Vapor Blast Near La Soufriere Traps Scientists
A massive vapor explosion at La Soufriere on Guadeloupe trapped 12 scientists near the fissure rim, with two slightly injured. Officials said it was not an eruption, the largest explosion since July, with no deaths. About 72,000 residents in the danger zone were evacuated two weeks earlier.
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U.S. Steel Drops Planned Price Increase for Steel
U S Steel Corp rescinds a 4.45 percent price rise on steel for autos and appliances planned for Oct 1. Bethlehem Steel and Toledo Steel also withdraw their boosts while General Motors maintains its own auto price hike.
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Radiation contaminates 8 Blast at atomic plant
Eight workers at the Hanford ARHCO facility were contaminated by a chemical blast in a glovebox. Six were recontaminated and sent home. two nurses on site also exposed briefly. One worker suffered facial cuts from flying glass. No reactor involved and no wide atmospheric release. Investigation will take at least 24 hours to determine cause.
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Supervisors cut 5c from tax rate in budget session
Supervisors reduced the projected property tax rate by five cents for 1976 7 amid reconstituted budget sessions sparked by taxpayer protests They pledged further cuts over the next two weeks with daily sessions at 10 am A memo from Health Services Director Liston Witherill warns the department has overspent by 9 million since July 1 risking up to 1 600 job losses unless new revenues are found The cut follows authorization by the Legislature to reopen the Washington budget adopted June 30 Weather notes: expected sunny with mid 90s highs and high 70s lows
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Smog worsens as Southland swelters
Heat waves push ozone alerts across the Los Angeles Basin as temperatures top 100 degrees. Health advisories urge children to avoid outdoor play and those with lung conditions to stay indoors while motorists limit travel. By afternoon, several valleys remained under first or second stage alerts with beaches crowded amid hot, hazy skies.
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Independent on Witness Stand for Sex Scandal
Inside Today report notes an independent witness claims to be too low in spirits to testify in a sex scandal case. Meats retailers face action for not posting lower prices to consumers. details appear on Page A-2.
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